Our top 3 places to catch lobster from shore in the Lower Florida Keys.
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- We know your time visiting can be short, so here are 3 places to check out when lobstering from your kayak or SUP. Even if you're not lobstering, these spots are worth the visit for a paddling adventure. Explore mangrove lined canals, see manatees and explore our crystal clear waters.
As a kayak fisherman I've learned a lot from this channel. Even if you don't give specific fishing spots you made me realize there are a lot of differet areas to target down there. I'm basically looking for ledges nearshore to target stuff like muttons, grovers, grouper etc.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad the videos are useful!
Very kind of you to offer these guides. Thank you.
We make these with the hope that they help people find lobster easily during their stay. Unfortunately, lobster season ends March 31 and remains closed until Mini season at the end of July. Good hunting!
Outstanding directions and comments. Just what I needed. Going to be heading there for the regular season and will try these spots. This is very unselfish of you to post some "hot spots" because us people that live in the "other" parts of Florida usually get pointed in the wrong areas by the locals that have a grudge about sharing information. Well done. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks for the positive vibes. Stay tuned, I've got a video coming up on the best channels/canals for catching lobster. I filmed a dozen packed into a 5' length of canal wall. But, you're not allowed to lobster in these during mini-season, so it will be great timing for you. My most productive time of year for lobstering is between October 1 and the end of January. Hope you have a successful trip when you arrive.
@@lowerkeysliving I live in Palm Beach, so we do a lot of lobstering up here but you're in deeper water. Been going to the Keys for years, just never to the places you filmed, they look very promising.
Every time I see one of your videos pop-up I always double check and make sure I’m subscribed. I don’t wanna miss the next one.!
I appreciate that
Hi, great video, thank you. I just subscribed from both of my TH-cam channels. We visit the keys a couple times per year and I’m always on the lookout for public kayak launch sites for fishing and being able to lobster hunt is a bonus. Thanks again, I wish you and your channel well.
@EnjoyingRetirement Thanks for watching and subscribing! I'm always open to suggestions for content. I've got a few more years before I can retire, I've got two high school daughters about to head off for college!
Another great video! Thank you for all the information!
You bet!
Great job on this video, thanks for posting 👍
Thanks, we have several weeks of lobstering content coming up, starting tomorrow!
Thank you! Awesome videos!
Thanks for watching - I'm working on updating this one with some more places to launch from shore for lobster. That will be out next week, before mini-season opens.
Great info 👍🏽
@davidsalmon4390 Thanks! and Thank you for watching.
Excellent! Thank you
Thanks for watching.
Great video. Much appreciated on locations. Planning on going sometime in September. Any tips or tricks? It will be my first time lobster diving. Thanks
@epicadventures6671 - September is a great time for lobstering. Since it is your first time trying this, take your time. It's relatively easy once you find the lobster and you'll quickly learn how they move (they swim tail first, and they are fast). Always drop the net down over the tail first and you'll do great. Good luck and have fun!
I think halfway between spanish harbor and no name key looks good. you can see there is an area in the middle that's cut out for some reason.
There are a lot of nice holes in that area, also along the East side of No Name Key there's a channel that was cut for houses that were never built -(its featured in last year's lobster video) its easy to see on Google Earth. And since you like kayak fishing try along the bridge between Big Pine and No Name. There is a ramp at Old Wooden Bridge Marina, or there is a trail on the SE side of the bridge. I've got plenty of Bone Fish around the Niles Beach area as well. Thanks for the kind comments and for watching.
@@lowerkeysliving Appreciate it. I was kayaking in key west this weekend and had some good luck around Mallory square. On the way down saw all the people diving during miniseason near the bridges in islamorada/marathon. Stopped by horseshoe beach (from your recommendation) and the whole area was packed.
I'm going to finally try some lobstering when regual season starts. I did not know you could get them so shallow. Seems fairly safe. Just going solo in my kayak.
@@lowerkeysliving Cool I looked it up and see it on navionics. I need to go down and spend a day exploring the area. Thanks again.
The beaches east of Sammi creek are private and have no trespassing signs all over them.
@crashsnowman1- In talking with FWC, the beaches are public up the high tide water line. We boat over to the beaches all the time and have never had a problem. There are no houses at the east end so that is where we head.
Did you ever make the video about spots for powerboaters that you mention at the end of the video? I can't find it on your page.... Thanks!
@focusteck - I have one coming up in just a few days. Plus try this one for a few Gulf side locations. th-cam.com/video/cckYD75B3N8/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
Any recommendations for paddle boarding when wind is coming from the Southeast?
@hectormite1323 - Are you just looking to paddle/explore? Or looking to fish/lobster. I've got a few good places for you depending on what you're looking to do. Email me at keith@lowerkeysliving.com and I can send you a few maps. Thanks for watching!
Thanks 😊
We hope the information is helpful! Thanks for watching.
So much info. Very thoughtful of you . I will respect your waters . Thanks again
First off thanks a bunch for the information!
but I am confused as I read some laws and regulations saying it’s illegal to do it offshore. Within 300 feet? Can you please elaborate on this as it is confusing. Thanks!
The 300 feet from shore is only during mini-season and the first 5 days of regular season for most of the Keys. And it only applies to commercially or residentially developed shoreline.
So, in the back county, say at the Content Keys, since there is no development the rule does not apply. It is not in effect now during regular season. I believe the created this to keep people out of busy waterways during mini-season for safety reasons. Hope this helps.
Ok, thank you!! 🙏
THNK YOU!
Hope these are helpful. Thanks for watching.
Where are the top spots to rent a paddle board and life jacket around these spots?
This group out of Big Pine Key is pretty popular: www.wanderingpaddler.com/
If you're staying in an Air BnB on the water many come with paddleboards.
We’re coming to visit Key largo in December and would love to catch a few lobsters. Any advice or suggestions?
Are you divers or snorkelers? Will you have a boat or going from shore? Let me know and I might be able to steer you to some decent locations that I know. I don't spend a lot of time up in Key Largo, but I'll share what I know. Thanks for watching!
@@lowerkeysliving we would be snorkeling and no boat but would consider renting one if it’s worth doing so. Thank you for the reply!
This picture is from 2017 after the hurricane you can see all of the sunken boats.
They were everywhere after Irma.
Any places in the upper keys to go lobstering on a kayak?
@e813charles I know the back country in the upper keys is loaded with lobster, but I don't know specific spots. On a calm day there are a load of patch reefs within a mile of shore off Key Largo and Islamorada that would be great spots to check out. Thanks for watching.
I'll look into those areas. TY
@@e813charles Also talk with the local tackle shops, they are usually willing to share solid local knowledge.
I live 2 miles from here be carful of the sharks
Always plenty of sharks, but by and large they leave you alone. Thanks for watching!
Not anymore
@woodyahh2110 - They are hundreds of great spots to go from shore. Thanks for watching.
Lower keys living, quick question for you.. I really appreciate the info for lobstering from shore, but the question I have , aren't some of these places closer than 300 ft to a commercial shoreline , I don't want to get in trouble lol 🦞
The 300' only applies during the "sport" or mini season and the first 5 days of regular season in most areas. Here is a link to the FWC brochure defining the rules - click on the Monroe County Brochure: myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/lobster/ Thanks for watching!
@@lowerkeysliving thank you for the feedback , I really appreciate that I was going over the regulations earlier and I could have swore that it said that 300 ft range was in the single day bonus season , the two-day mini season and all of regular season, I could have misread it ,, thank you again.
@@stevemcfarland875 and it is just in front of commercial and residential properties. There are a lot of undeveloped areas you can go to within 300' to lobster as well.